Summary
Sidra Medicine is seeking a Research Coordinator to support investigator-led research projects in Qatar. The role coordinates with research stakeholders and core facilities, recruits patients, collects consent and study information, arranges sample collection, and maintains study databases and Case Report Forms. It also supports IRB protocol processing and orders project supplies. Applicants need a relevant bachelor’s degree, at least two years of clinical research or coordination experience, patient experience, strong documentation and communication skills, Microsoft Office proficiency, and fluency in written and spoken English; Arabic is also requested. The experience requirement may be reduced by up to two years for Qatari nationals.
The posting
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The Research Coordinator provides support to the research Investigator’s projects. (S)he is primarily responsible for the coordination between the various stakeholders of the research projects at Sidra and externally, specifically with regard to research subjects recruitment, sample and data collection, liaison with core facilities and recording of databases. (S)he shall approach patients to collect informed consents and other research protocol-related information and perform other necessary work including IRB protocol processing and translation.
Responsibilities
- Provides coordination for the investigator’s research projects involving liaison with stakeholders and core facilities.
- Coordinates recruitment of patients and collects informed consents, assents, questionnaires and related documents.
- Coordinates samples collection and transportation.
- Manages the order of reagents/consumables/other items required for the projects.
- Uses, maintains and organizes a database/folders containing patient information (including secured data and unidentified data, as relevant.
- Manages the Case Report Forms, according to the different clinical research studies.
- Adheres to Sidra’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies
- Adheres to and promotes Sidra’s Values
In view of the evolving needs and opportunities within Sidra, this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary.
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL
PREFERRED
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in medicine, natural sciences or other relevant field
Experience
2+ years’ experience in clinical research and/ or clinical research coordination
Experience with patients
Exceptions to the experience requirement may be granted for Qatari nationals (internal and external candidates), with a reduction of up to two (2) years. [For a DHP licensable role, the experience requirements mandated by the Department of Healthcare Professions, along with the defined scope of practice, must be strictly followed.]
Experience with local patients
Job Specific Skills and Abilities
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality
Demonstrated excellent communication skills
Proven electronic documentation, archiving and organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Fluency in written and spoken English
Arabic speaker